Battery Explosion Inside Rockville Home Causes $20K In Damages

A massive amount of damage was left after an explosion in a home in Rockville, authorities say.

07/07/2022 10:22 a.m.

A lithium battery for an electric golf caddy allegedly exploded while charging on a bed, catching fire around 9:30 p.m. in the home on the 11300 block of Hollowstone Drive, Wednesday, July 6, according to Montgomery County officials.

The fire that erupted after the explosion reportedly caused around $20,000 in damages.

The fire was allegedly contained by residential sprinkler activation. No injuries were reported in the incident, officials noted.

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